Karun Chandhok, former F1 driver and Sky Sports pundit, discusses the challenges of designing a street track in Las Vegas for the Grand Prix. He also shares insights on driver preparation, potential distractions at the race, and plans for the opening ceremony.

Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok and commentator Martin Brundle discuss Max Verstappen's dominance at the Japanese Grand Prix, the importance of the 2026 regulation changes for F1, and the intense competition and strategic moves in the current season. They also preview the challenges at the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix.

Whether he’s behind the wheel of an F1 car or analysing the action for millions on TV, Karun Chandhok is driven by his passion for racing. His love for the sport grew during his childhood in India, and it remains strong despite his frustrating time in F1, where he repeatedly defied the odds. With little money to rely on and few racing opportunities at home, Karun set out on a path which took him to Europe. GP2 wins led to a Red Bull test and a spot on the F1 grid with a brand new team in 2010.  Karun tells Tom Clarkson the astonishing story of his Grand Prix debut and the struggle to even start his first race. He reflects on the deals and behind-the-scenes events at Hispania and Lotus which changed the course of his career. He sums up the experience of driving some of F1’s most legendary cars, including the ‘scary’ one, and the one that he feels is ‘a bit too perfect’. Plus, Karun explains how his love for F1 is fuelling his current work as a broadcaster, racetrack design consultant and grassroots motorsport advocate. This episode is sponsored by:  Shopify: sign up for a FREE trial at shopify.com/beyondthegrid LinkedIn Jobs: find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/GRID.